tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.comments2023-04-19T12:13:52.773-07:00Time FliesPamala Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comBlogger426125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-34160966346614780562022-11-03T05:42:35.031-07:002022-11-03T05:42:35.031-07:00Hello mate great bblog postHello mate great bblog postFurniture Repairs Saint Georgehttps://www.furniture-restoration-repair.com/us/utah-furniture-refinishing/furniture-repairs-saint-george.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-77858289051433810912022-06-08T07:00:42.078-07:002022-06-08T07:00:42.078-07:00This is a great post thannksThis is a great post thannksDonna Harveyhttps://www.donnaharvey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-91064111185676844582020-11-02T08:11:55.326-08:002020-11-02T08:11:55.326-08:00Hi there! Thank you for the kind words about my ve...Hi there! Thank you for the kind words about my very neglected blog. I'm glad you enjoyed my posts. As far as other blogs, I'm sorry. My posts are all over the place and mainly geared toward writing and my other interests (fashion, tennis). <br /><br />I'm sure a google search of blogs might turn up something. Good luck in your search and again, thanks for visiting and commenting.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-68686885327656770082018-12-10T01:50:32.434-08:002018-12-10T01:50:32.434-08:00A Plain Text Editor
Plain Text files
That's ri...A Plain Text Editor<br />Plain Text files<br />That's right, if you're writer on a budget, you don't need to spend any money buying expensive writing software or apps. Instead, you can use the text editor that comes free with your operating system.<br />Just open up Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on a Mac. I like plain text editors for writing something short quickly and easily, without thinking much about it. I wrote a blog post about the benefits of using plain text editors as writing software.<br />Use for: writing whatever, whereverpslvseo a3https://www.blogger.com/profile/04367981754092046660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-39246197492911329992018-12-07T21:07:20.928-08:002018-12-07T21:07:20.928-08:00A Plain Text Editor
Plain Text files
That's ri...A Plain Text Editor<br />Plain Text files<br />That's right, if you're writer on a budget, you don't need to spend any money buying expensive writing software or apps. Instead, you can use the text editor that comes free with your operating system.<br />Just open up Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on a Mac. I like plain text editors for writing something short quickly and easily, without thinking much about it. I wrote a blog post about the benefits of using plain text editors as writing software.<br />Use for: writing whatever, whereverpslvseo a3https://www.blogger.com/profile/04367981754092046660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-86126432888726946932018-12-06T04:16:59.959-08:002018-12-06T04:16:59.959-08:00A Plain Text Editor
Plain Text files
That's ri...A Plain Text Editor<br />Plain Text files<br />That's right, if you're writer on a budget, you don't need to spend any money buying expensive writing software or apps. Instead, you can use the text editor that comes free with your operating system.<br />Just open up Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on a Mac. I like plain text editors for writing something short quickly and easily, without thinking much about it. I wrote a blog post about the benefits of using plain text editors as writing software.<br />Use for: writing whatever, whereverpslvseo a3https://www.blogger.com/profile/04367981754092046660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-65205210698583238902016-11-15T20:09:01.179-08:002016-11-15T20:09:01.179-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-74392121736745657772016-02-21T11:26:24.824-08:002016-02-21T11:26:24.824-08:00Re: Displays - Well, my wife said I've taken ...Re: Displays - Well, my wife said I've taken something that previously needed only some sheets of paper and a pen and turned it into needing three computers (I use my iPhone for a timer). The reason I sometimes need two displays is I use Save the Cat software and can use both Save the Cat and Scrivener on separate screens running on the MacBook.<br /><br />Re: Scrivener - Here's the thing, it actually can adhere to your thinking and the way you work. You can set it up anyway you want. I set up my folders like this: Act 1, Act 2a, Act 2b, Act 2. I can then add scenes in according to my Beat Sheet, adding chapters later.<br /><br />You can track scene by "To Do", "First Draft", "Done" or whatever labels you want. You can color code by POV or anything else you may want. The whole program seems infinitely configurable. This seems to be THE tool for writers whether you're a pantser or plotter.<br /><br />If you get Storyist, get it for the iPad. It's like a simplified version of Scrivener and can do a lot of the same things. You will also, then, be able to use Storyist later to edit Scrivener files on the iPad or iPhone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852195360240457734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-49693826377062774712016-02-21T10:32:02.035-08:002016-02-21T10:32:02.035-08:00I forgot to mention that Duet Display will also wo...I forgot to mention that Duet Display will also work on PC - iPad combo. duetdisplay.com<br /><br />Good luckAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852195360240457734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-1721809849524080622016-02-21T10:28:27.461-08:002016-02-21T10:28:27.461-08:00Hello again John! So, can you give more details on...Hello again John! So, can you give more details on the whys of needing more space on your MacBook and what you use it for? Is it like the split screen editing feature on Scrivener, which I do like. Or is it a feature like Parallels (we installed that so we could run Windows business software on my husband's iMac). This sounds really intriguing.<br /><br />I'm actually digging out my notes from the last Scrivener workshop I took and also Gwen Hernandez's book SCRIVENER FOR DUMMIES. Just to give myself a refresher and to make sure that I'm not trying to make the software adhere to my way of thinking instead of the way it actually works. Detrimental for all, in this case.<br /><br />Thanks again for your comment.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-1546881189676780492016-02-21T10:09:36.605-08:002016-02-21T10:09:36.605-08:00Another tip: there are times when I need more scr...Another tip: there are times when I need more screen real estate on my MacBook. There is an app called Duet that you can run on the Mac and on the iPad which will give you a second screen running off of the Mac. Very cool, just like being in the NORAD Command Center!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852195360240457734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-31373899268935096072016-02-21T09:53:35.890-08:002016-02-21T09:53:35.890-08:00The option of using the software on my iPad is all...The option of using the software on my iPad is alluring to me too, John. I've got Evernote currently on phone and iPad and will use that to make notes and then transfer them but I probably need to just buckle down and learn Scrivener. Then maybe I won't be so frustrated at what I know I <i>should</i> be able to do and what I actually know how to do.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting and good luck with your writing :)Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-62786134515340937662016-02-21T09:49:20.872-08:002016-02-21T09:49:20.872-08:00I started with Storyist and loved it. I soon foun...I started with Storyist and loved it. I soon found that I outgrew it and went to Scrivener, although I still use Storyist on my iPad and iPhone as I can directly edit a .scrv file with no fuss or bother.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852195360240457734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-11096822937147481192014-06-19T14:27:30.965-07:002014-06-19T14:27:30.965-07:00Hello Fiona!
Thank you for the examples of romant...Hello Fiona!<br /><br />Thank you for the examples of romantic threads in the Pixar films. You're SO right. Imagine the difference if those elements had been removed--much less impactful, I think. I love the way Andrew Stanton crafts movies, maybe especially John Carter, because of the way he infuses the characters and the plot with genuine emotion.<br /><br />I appreciate you stopping by and especially for leaving a comment.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-83206240244723331132014-06-19T10:19:01.962-07:002014-06-19T10:19:01.962-07:00I recently saw a TED talk with Pixar writer Andrew...I recently saw a TED talk with Pixar writer Andrew Stanton. Apparently, one of the early "rules" of Pixar's storytelling was "no love stories".<br /><br />But Pixar's movies contain some of the most touching love stories on film. Carl and Ellie. Mr Incredible and Elastigirl. WALL-E and Eve. The romances may not be central but they're right there, jerking all our tears, and they're so essential to character motivation that the stories just wouldn't be possible without them.Fionahttp://fionahurley.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-83529105987733596992014-05-26T12:48:18.311-07:002014-05-26T12:48:18.311-07:00Hi Natalie! I too hope that the movie draws enough...Hi Natalie! I too hope that the movie draws enough of an audience so that quality films like it can be made. <br /><br />I saw your comment on SBTB about the younger Ashford son and I agree with you mostly. He did want to marry her but I think that the film tried to show the contrast between the two suitors: Davinier, who loved Belle regardless of her status/money and Oliver Ashford who did appear to enjoy her company/want to marry her but was too malleable when it came to his mother's and brother's wishes. Imagine Belle's life in the household if she had indeed married him. <br /><br />So, I appreciated Mr. Ashford's open-mindedness because who knows, maybe he would've moved them away and NEVER seen his family again, but who wants to walk into a situation like that, where your mother in law only gave her permission because you had a dowry and her son needed one?<br /><br />Again, thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll tell me about the Biblical fiction you enjoy. I'm a big fan of The Red Tent, Ann Rice's Christ the Lord books and my all time favorite is Dear and Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-87312388863747245302014-05-25T19:35:14.564-07:002014-05-25T19:35:14.564-07:00I just watched Belle today and loved it -- the rom...I just watched Belle today and loved it -- the romance in it is an integral part of the strength of the story: that a mixed-race woman at that time could have any say about the shape of her life, that she could be the heroine of a love story, was radical. I really hope the movie finds an audience to get film studios to keep making movies like this.Natalie Harthttp://nataliehart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-23558921447774628172014-05-22T17:43:58.934-07:002014-05-22T17:43:58.934-07:00Jaye, THANK YOU for stopping by and commenting on ...Jaye, THANK YOU for stopping by and commenting on my rant. I feel sure you'll love BELLE as much as I did :) Can't wait for you to see it so we can discuss it. And that photographer obviously LOVES you a whole lot ;)Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-21660597161765575352014-05-22T16:52:44.207-07:002014-05-22T16:52:44.207-07:00Oh, and the photographer who took my picture did a...Oh, and the photographer who took my picture did an excellent job. ;)Jaye Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601480446643847887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-51465207069900293892014-05-22T16:51:46.763-07:002014-05-22T16:51:46.763-07:00Well said, Pamala! Your take on an age old issue i...Well said, Pamala! Your take on an age old issue is timely and direct. I've been living in a cave, so didn't know about the film, Belle, but will make an effort to see it. Thanks for a well-presented post.Jaye Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601480446643847887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-71307796021927702522014-05-19T08:40:58.654-07:002014-05-19T08:40:58.654-07:00Hi Tory!
I've read one interview with Ms. Ass...Hi Tory!<br /><br />I've read one interview with Ms. Assante and she was very engaging. I hope you go see the film (email me if you want to try to arrange a joint viewing) and think you'll love it too :)<br /><br />The denigration associated with romance and women is so prevalent in mainstream media that it's not even funny. Look at this: http://www.alternet.org/media/20-horrifyingly-sexist-headlines-about-female-celebs-and-shocking-results-taking-out-sexism<br /><br />It's a shame what passes as acceptable in my opinion.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-19931730541386061382014-05-19T06:50:48.220-07:002014-05-19T06:50:48.220-07:00Pamala, I heard the director interviewed and she i...Pamala, I heard the director interviewed and she is fascinating. I can't wait to see the film!<br /><br />Nicely stated points about throwing out old verbage on romance novels, the biggest selling genre today! I started with Jane Austen when I was 13, still love her books, and now love romance stories anywhere I can find them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17178746448654839007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-14062096426532144282014-05-16T05:19:02.421-07:002014-05-16T05:19:02.421-07:00Yasmine, maybe we can go together? It's a beau...Yasmine, maybe we can go together? It's a beautiful film and I think you AND your daughter will enjoy it :) Thanks for leaving a comment.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-41967905994974869112014-05-15T15:11:33.745-07:002014-05-15T15:11:33.745-07:00Pamala I plan on going to see Belle too. Oprah hel...Pamala I plan on going to see Belle too. Oprah held a luncheon for the cast and director she loves the movie as much as you do. It's curious we don't hear more about these women of color. I'm promoting this movie to my daughter and her friends. Yasmine.phoenix@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175293359124379112.post-5472760457253712822013-09-14T10:37:03.566-07:002013-09-14T10:37:03.566-07:00Thank YOU Marilyn, for being a good friend and for...Thank YOU Marilyn, for being a good friend and for the kind words. I hope your fall is shaping up nicely. *hugs*Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.com